Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG saw Australia take the upper hand, finishing at 311/6, thanks to a remarkable debut performance by Sam Konstas. Konstas’ aggressive stroke play put pressure on India’s ace bowler Jasprit Bumrah, while his partnership with Usman Khawaja helped Australia stabilize their innings. The day wasn’t without drama, as Virat Kohli got into a physical altercation with Konstas, sparking controversy. This came after Kohli’s earlier clash with the Aussie media for filming him with his family and India’s concerns over receiving a used pitch.